Like almost all of my design and self-construction projects, everything begins with a very simple idea. It may seem ridiculous, but this is where I can share it: a small tube of my little daughter’s lip balm that I kept playing with in my coat pocket during the Christmas holidays.

The container was a kind of semi-spherical owl with big eyes that kept staring at me every time I reached into my pocket. The idea of making something simple, kind of a toy for my daughter, started to take shape. When I got back home after the holidays, I made a resin cast of the container itself and began tinkering with it, without any clear goal

Little by little, the concept started to take shape. I paused other projects I had in progress and tried to look for the basic forms. While working on the resin block, I came to the conclusion that I liked it, it seemed fun, and there were some ideas and techniques I wanted to try.

After a few months on hold, I picked the project back up with a clear goal in mind: a one-wheeled mech, with big eyes and a fairly large sniper rifle. I was looking for smooth shapes, a rounded body, and a rear part with a more mechanical and chaotic look. All of this gradually turned the project from just a simple toy into a full-fledged garage kit project.

The whole mech should be fully articulated, so I started experimenting with ball-joint type articulations. This would give it a more lively appearance. Lastly, I was sure I wanted the model to have a face and facial expression. I had already touched on this concept with my KV-34 model, but this time I wanted to take it a step further. The head, eyes, ears/antennas, and eyebrows are all articulated, making the entire facial expression adjustable. This whole concept would be balanced out with a considerably sized weapon, which could give it a tougher look. I hope I managed to bring that idea to life. At least I feel reasonably satisfied with the result.

The model kit consists of 51 parts casted in high-quality polyurethane resin. Each piece is attached to a resin sprue, necessary for pouring the resin into the mold, which must be removed using a modeling saw. Each part is numbered for easy identification.

Some key pieces like ars/antennas and some sections of the weaponare, casted with a steel rod inside to enhance their strength and durability. The kit includes an inventory of all parts, a step-by-step instruction manual, and a series of tips and tricks for building a resin model like this.

Assembly is straightforward by following the manual's steps, although a thorough preliminary study is recommended. I always suggest using metal pins for joining key pieces or those that will bear some tension or could be more fragile. On my social media, there are numerous videos offering tips and detailing assembly processes.The kit also includes a set of cables and a flexible srping for additional detailing.

The model measures 17×11 cm and weighs approximately 150 g. Keep in mind that the total height is determined by the length of the weapon, which is actually taller than the mech itself. The model is 1:20 scale, although it could fit perfectly in other similar scales.

It is fully articulated but should always be treated as a display piece rather than a toy. Once the mech's pose is decided, each joint should be fixed with glue and, in some cases, reinforced with a metal pin.

The model is fully paintable. I strongly recommend using a high-quality primer as a base coat. Following my usual practice, and almost as a hallmark of my style, I do not paint my own models and prefer to present them in this white, minimalist aesthetic. I believe this way the modeling can be appreciated without anything hiding or disguising it, while also allowing other modelers to apply their own aesthetic/pictorial interpretation to it in a completely free manner.

Following my usual practice, and almost as a hallmark of my style, I don’t paint my models and prefer to present them in this white, minimalist aesthetic. I believe this way the modeling can be appreciated without anything hiding or disguising it, while also allowing other modelers to apply their own aesthetic/pictorial interpretation to it in a completely free manner.

What can be seen in the photos is an original model, just as it comes out of the box, with a white primer and a light black pin wash.